Welcome to Episode 171 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Story County brothers Jason and John Maxwell share the journey that led to them becoming Iowa’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year. Later in the episode, Iowa State University Extension behavioral health expert Dr. David Brown reminds farmers of steps they should take to care for their mental health needs during the stressful harvest season.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Read more about 2024 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award winners John and Jason Maxwell.
- Learn more about Iowa’s conservation progress at ConservationCountsIowa.com.
- Iowa Concern website and hotline.
- Farm stress resources, including free, one-on-one, ongoing counseling for Iowa farm families, through Personal Assistance Services.
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